COVID19 has largely impacted how patients seek cancer care. The increase in the spread of the virus has made cancer patients apprehensive of visiting a healthcare centre and avail timely treatment. On the occasion of World Cancer Day 2022, well-known Indian news publication ‘Hindustan Times’ discussed the lack of quality cancer care in Government hospitals […]
In a recent interview with TimesNow News, Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Department of Oncology at CK Birla Hospital, shares his view on how pandemic has affected the cancer patients and regular check-ups for doctors. “Due to the pandemic, there has been a delay in cancer screenings, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care. According to the Lancet […]
CK Birla Hospital is boosting its presence across India with its unique brand positioning and a Rs. 1000 crore + expansion plan
Delhi recently hosted Dr Frank Hoffmann to talk about the internationally accepted Discovering Hands concept and ‘Tactile Breast Examination’ (TBE) technique. A validation study was started by the CK Birla Hospital to study the same. Commenting on the findings, Director, Surgical Oncology & The Breast Centre at the CK Birla Hospital, said, “The country is […]
A first of its kind study claims that when visually impaired women use tactile strips to map every centimetre of the breast, their high levels of sensitivity bring out better results, saving women by early detection. A voluntary organisation based in Delhi, the National Association for the Blind’s Centre for Blind Women has started training […]
Indian women have inherently higher breast density, in comparison to western women, with the peak incidence at 40– 50 years. Such facts also suggest the limited application of screening mammography in Indian settings. Even manual breast screening methods such as Self Breast Examination (SBE) and Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) are sparingly used in India. In […]
Delhi recently hosted Dr Frank Hoffmann, who has pioneered the internationally accepted Discovering Handsconcept and ‘Tactile Breast Examination’ (TBE) technique. The CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram in his presence along with the NAB India Centre for Blind Women revealed that his method’s application saw a high level of sensitivity in the early detection of breast cancer. […]
CK Birla Hospital in its endeavour to fulfil the huge demand for healthcare and to bridge the gap between demand and supply is planning to invest approximately 1,000 crores in Indian rupees to add around 14 more hospitals across the country by the end of 2025. India requires hospitals focused on women as they are […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition caused by an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone (female hormones), and an increase of androgens (i.e. male hormones). A few PCOS symptoms include irregular periods or absence of menstruation, thinning of hair or hair loss, excessive hair growth (usually on the face, chest, back or buttocks), […]
